#1 Keeps your immune system in great shape. Sex in
general is fantastic for your health. It boosts your immune system by
keeping you in shape, because of the exercise involved, and introduces
your antibodies to all sorts of different things it can ramp up and keep
in check.
#2 Clears you out. As much as people really don’t
like to discuss their bowel movements, it is important to mention that
anal sex does a great job of clearing you out—something that is
extremely helpful in keeping you healthy. [Try: Does anal sex have to be painful? The ass lover’s guide]
Due to all the increased activity in that region and blood flow down
there, it helps your bowels get moving and makes it much easier to pass
them. But don’t worry! This will NOT happen during the actual act.
Hopefully.
#3 Is generally more pleasurable for the men. Many
men find anal sex more pleasurable than vaginal sex because the anus is
tighter than the vagina. And since men get off due to the pressure on
their member, it’s no wonder that a tighter entrance would feel better.
But that’s not the only reason they tend to like it more. It also
gives them a sense of accomplishment, makes them feel a little
rebellious, and gives them a feeling of being powerful and
dominant—something that feeds their primal instincts. [Check out: What do men like in bed?]
#4 Is really pleasurable for the women. The anus has
an enormous amount of nerve endings, both surrounding it and directly
within it. This means that, even though women aren’t being physically
pleasured through their vagina, it’s still really pleasing for them.
It’s also really pleasurable, because the G-spot can still be reached
when men enter and push against the vaginal wall. So really, women can
have orgasms through anal penetration, alone.
#5 Increases intimacy between partners. There is a
significant amount of trust that has to be in place before anal sex can
happen. Many women are nervous, insecure, and have issues accepting anal
sex, due to the physical requirements and reputation it seems to have.
[Try: 12 easy ways to keep intimacy alive in a relationship]
Not only that, but it also creates a closeness, because both partners
are getting their needs met. If the man wants to experiment with anal
sex and the woman complies, he feels closer to her, knowing she is doing
something for his pleasure.
#6 Eliminates fear of pregnancy. You cannot get
pregnant through anal sex alone. Unless some sperm somehow comes out of
the anus and finds its way into the vagina, you will not get pregnant.
This eases tension that is sometimes felt between two people during sex.
Without that tension, people are freer to enjoy themselves and men
get to finish inside women—something that they all love to do. It’s a
win-win for everyone, really. [Check out: Do you hate using condoms?]
#7 Semen benefits. Semen plasma has a ridiculous
amount of benefits to it. When a man finishes inside a woman, it can
affect her in a lot of ways. Usually, this happens through the vagina.
However, newer research has shown that semen exuded in the anus has the
same effects.
Some common benefits of sperm are as follows: natural anxiety
reducer, anti-depressant, improves quality of sleep, increases energy,
natural pain reducer, improves mental alertness, and has the ability to
increase a woman’s libido.
#8 Increases sexual diversity. If you feel like your
sex life has been rather boring, anal sex will certainly spice things
up a bit! It’s a perfect way to introduce something new into your sex
life that the two of you have never tried before. [Try: How to spice up your sex life in 30 sexy ways]
This is extremely helpful in a long-term relationship when you feel
like you’re “used to” your partner. It can make things fun and new
again!
#9 Fantastic alternative to period sex. Some girls
just don’t want to have sex during their period. Maybe they don’t like
it, their partner doesn’t like it, or they don’t want to deal with the
mess. Either way, anal sex offers a great alternative to sex when you’re
on your period. [Check out: The guide to having sex on your period]
By taking the sexual activities to the back, you are keeping the
period away from everything, so you don’t have to deal with it at all.
#10 It’s exciting! It really is. It’s not something
that people do a lot and it’s an exciting new thing that you can bring
to your relationship. It’ll have both of you feeling like young
teenagers engaging in sexual activities for the first time. Talk about
reminiscing!
[Next, read: The curious guy’s and gal’s guide to first-time anal sex]
Anal sex has its drawbacks for certain people. But if you
want a reason to go at it from the back door, remember these awesome
*and surprising* benefits of anal sex.